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- TypeRitual site - holy well
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
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- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
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History and description
Toberiney/Tobar Éinne (St Aighne\Aignech): Located about 500m to N of Cill Einne (KE036-003003-), at the base of the Magharees peninsula. The well consists of a large pool which is partly defined by stones as is one side of the small stream which flows NW from it.
Full archaeological record 69 words
Toberiney/Tobar Éinne (St Aighne\Aignech): Located about 500m to N of Cill Einne (KE036-003003-), at the base of the Magharees peninsula. The well consists of a large pool which is partly defined by stones as is one side of the small stream which flows NW from it. It was visited in the early morning in the months of May and June, especially the 24th of June (Ó Danachair 1960, 74).
References
- Date of revised upload: 25 April 2022
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Caimin O'Brien · Based on the J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
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